Earlier this month, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Risk Management Agency (RMA) announced modifications to the Whole-Farm Revenue Protection (WFRP) program to decrease paperwork and recordkeeping burdens for direct marketers beginning with the 2021 crop year. “These changes will allow more direct marketers who previously could not meet reporting requirements a way to participate […]
Continue reading...September 24, 2020 Nick Polanin
Whole-Farm Revenue Protection Program Improvements For Direct Marketers
September 23, 2020 Kris Holmstrom and Joe Ingerson-Mahar
Vegetable IPM Update 9/23/20
Sweet Corn Corn earworm (CEW) moth captures have declined dramatically with cold night temperatures. As nights warm again toward the weekend, we may see some recovery in adult activity. Growers should consider this pest to still be at moderately high population levels in the state unless warmer nights indicate that the threat has diminished. […]
Continue reading...September 22, 2020 Tim Waller
Reminder: September Nursery Twilight This Thursday Night (Virtual)
There is still time to register for the September 2020 Nursery Twilight Meeting (Virtual) Registrations will be accepted until noon Thursday. Registration is required (Free). This Thursday, September 24th, 2020 6:00-7:00 pm please log-in between 5:30 and 5:50pm Click here to register for the twilight meeting Registration password: nursery Click here to upload your government […]
Continue reading...September 22, 2020 Rick VanVranken
Farm Worker Housing Simulator Shows How To Help Reduce COVID-19 Spread
Partnering with the Northeast Center for Occupational Health and Safety (NEC), the Vessel Dynamics Laboratory at George Mason University created an online app that shows how various practices aimed to slow the spread of COVID-19 among farm workers in shared housing can work. Room for Improvement: An Online Tool for Reducing the Spread of COVID-19 […]
Continue reading...September 21, 2020 Matthew Elmore
Please Help: Annual Bluegrass Survey
Conditions for good annual bluegrass growth have returned. Whether you adore or despise Poa annua, consider completing a survey which will allow us to collect valuable insights regarding the turf industry and opinions about managing this pesky grass. T… Read More »
Continue reading...September 21, 2020 Nick Polanin
Climate Adaptation Fellowship Program Seeks Farmer and Advisor Applicants
Climate change is bringing challenges for vegetable and small fruit growers. For farmers to reduce their risk, they need to adapt. To address this increasing need, the Climate Adaptation Fellowship was created. The 1-year program provides a peer-to-peer curriculum for farmers and advisors. Its framework is designed to integrate climate science with a land […]
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